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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bristol, VA
Memory care in Bristol offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Bristol is about $4,667 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 70 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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22 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
28 reviews
The facility is wonderful. Be sure to communicate with the nursing staff. They are very knowledgeable and responsive. The socialization programs are very good and keep the residents involved. The therapy...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Customized Care PlansMoving into an independent and assisted living community may not be a simple decision, but when you meet our friendly team here in Bristol, Virginia, you may find yourself quickly falling in love with the idea. Nestled on a scenic hill overlooking the city, you can admire...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1212 Photos available
9.0
Review score
20 reviews
We are using American House Bristol for Memory Care for our loved one, so activities are not that important. The facility is under staffed, especially on the MC side. House keeping on the assisted living...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Bristol area.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
55 Photos available
6.0
Review score
4 reviews
The rehab team at The Rehab Center at Bristol takes such great care of their residents! They were knowledgeable and informative. Communication was great! The facility is always clean and I love seeing the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Advanced Memory Care, Right in Your NeighborhoodWelcome to memory care at Bristol, located in the town best known for being the birthplace of country music. Our brand new community was built to serve the needs of individuals with Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and various other forms of memory...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
6.8
Review score
13 reviews
Dominion Senior Living of Bristol is a very clean, convenient facility. They seem to be short staffed as most, if not all, other LTC facilities are these days. However, the staff that is there seem to really...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community located in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee conveniently off Volunteer Parkway and is easily accessible to counties in Tennessee and North Carolina, alike. Though we are simple to locate, our campus maintains the feel of being nestled away...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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Cost of memory care in Bristol, VA
The average cost of senior living in Bristol is $4,667 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cleveland, VA with an average of $4,531 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bristol, VA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Bristol, VA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Bristol
Recent reviews for memory care in Bristol
Dominion Senior Living Bristol
5.0
5 on everything. What we like the most about the Dominion Senior Living Bristol community are the people. The people are fantastic their activities are great keeps my mom engaged the food is top notch they treat them with dignity and respect
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City
4.1
The staff at Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City have shown solid follow through on open issues and good medical supervision. I would recommend it to other families.
Brookdale Colonial Heights in Kingsport, TN
5.0
My Aunt developed Alzheimer's and the staff are phenomenal! My aunt can be a challenge but she is doing great! She goes to every activity and has made friends. The Executive Director is amazing and our family could not be happier. So glad we chose this community
Bristol review score based on 31 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 31 reviews of 6 Bristol memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Bristol review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Bristol review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Bristol memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 31 reviews of 6 Bristol memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bristol resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Bristol, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.0
3.9
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Bristol memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bristol memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bristol, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Bristol memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Bristol that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bristol, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
66.7%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bristol memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Bristol Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bristol, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
45.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bristol memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bristol partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bristol, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
44%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Bristol memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bristol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bristol, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bristol memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Bristol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bristol, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
83.3%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
27.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
83.3%
35.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
30.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Johnson City and Brookdale Colonial Heights are the top-rated memory care facilities near Bristol, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Bristol, Virginia. See the full list.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Bristol, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Bristol, Virginia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Bristol, Virginia, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Bristol, Virginia ranges from $1680 to $8855. The average Memory Care cost in Bristol, Virginia is $4,667. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Bristol, Virginia typically starts at $1680. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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